Ragweed allergy season is entering its peak and creating a difficult and uncomfortable time for many New Jersey residents who experience itchy, watery eyes and runny noses.
"Unlike many other plants that shed pollen in the spring and summer, ragweed typically waits until the days begin to get shorter and starts to flower as the daylight hours drop to less than 12-14 hours each day. So, even though ragweed starts emitting pollen in August, ragweed is really a fall aller...